Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Not Available
Side Effects
Unknown
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Summer
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Cold
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Top Producer
Thailand
Japan
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Rambota
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Nephelium
Vaccinium
Species
N. lappaceum
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Rambutan and Bilberry
We might think that Rambutan and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Bilberry with peel is 69.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Bilberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.